People over 60 are more likely to get seriously sick from coronavirus. Here are some specific precautions older adults should take to protect their health.
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The novel coronavirus can infect anyone, but it's older adults — ages 60 and up — who are more likely to get seriously sick from it. Some tips are applicable to every generation, but there are specific precautions older adults should take to protect their health. We spoke to two geriatricians and pulled guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to assemble what people 60 and up need to know about the novel coronavirus. You can download a sheet of that information and share with your loved ones.
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